#8C2BC5

Color Details

HEX
#8C2BC5
RGB
rgb(140, 43, 197)
HSL
hsl(278, 64%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 78%, 0%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.43:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c2bc5
Contrast 3.27:1 Fail
White on #8c2bc5
Contrast 6.43:1 AA
#8c2bc5 on Black
Contrast 3.27:1 Fail
#8c2bc5 on White
Contrast 6.43:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a355d1
#ba80dc
#d1aae8
#70229e
#541a76
#38114f

Complement & Analogous

#63c52b
#c52bb0
#402bc5

Triadic

#c58c2b
#2bc58c

Monochrome

#38114f #541a76 #8c2bc5 #ba80dc #d1aae8 #e8d5f3

Analogous

#402bc5 #796bd6 #8c2bc5 #d155c0 #c52bb0 #9e228d

Complementary Mix

#541a76 #8c2bc5 #ba80dc #63c52b #9ad975 #40801c

Nearby Colors

#8c2bc4
#8c2bc6
#8c2bb5
#8c2bd5

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About #8C2BC5

#8C2BC5 converts to RGB(140, 43, 197) and HSL(278, 64%, 47%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#8C2BC5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C2BC5?
RGB: 140, 43, 197. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 43, 197)
Is #8C2BC5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C2BC5?
Complement: #63c52b.
Does #8C2BC5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.43:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.27:1 (AA (large text)).